Biology on the Cutting Edge: Concepts, Issues, and Canadian Research around the Globe - Softcover

Gillies, Sharon L.; Hewitt, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132135027 ISBN 13: 9780132135023

Publisher: Pearson Education Canada, 2010

Synopsis

Science is an ongoing process that is constantly seeking to increase our understanding of the world around us. This collection of cutting-edge essays written by researchers across Canada introduces inquiry to the classroom and gets students asking “How did they ever figure that out?” Biology on the Cutting Edge features essays divided into three categories: Research Essays to highlight specific findings made by research groups, Issue Essays to explore contentious issues and topics, and Concept Essays that give students a thorough picture of the most current state of research in a given field.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Cutting-edge biology research takes place in Canada and around the world. This collection of essays written by researchers across Canada introduces inquiry into the classroom and gets students asking “How did they ever figure that out?” Featuring exciting research in subjects that range from the study of genomes to contemporary evolution, viruses to biofuels, fossils to conservation, and more, Biology on the Cutting Edge brings students into the fold of the ever-evolving world of science research.

 

Biology on the Cutting Edge is a collection of resources that is constantly expanding on the Canadian BioServe online resource library. Visit www.cdnbioserve.ca for innovative updates in biology research.

 

About the Author

Sharon Gillies

After graduating from Simon Fraser University with a PhD in Plant Physiology, Sharon Gillies completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Agriculture Canada.  Since 1995, she has been teaching undergraduate Biology courses at the University of the Fraser Valley. Her interests include promoting science to youth and acting as a volunteer coordinator for Summer Science Camp and Hands-on Science at UFV.  Her recent research activities include invasive plants and Fraser River Water quality.

 

Sarah Hewitt

After completing a BSc. in Exercise and Heath Physiology, Sarah Hewitt got her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Calgary with a focus on the neural mechanisms of stress. Since August 2008, she has been a faculty member at Mount Royal University. She has a particular interest in science communications and through it, enhancing the understanding and appreciation of scientific progress in students and the general public

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education Canada
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0132135027
• ISBN 13: 9780132135023
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1